Robert Wagenhoffer

Robert A. Wagenhoffer (July 5, 1960 – December 13, 1999) was an American figure skater. As a single skater, he was the 1977 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, the 1980 NHK Trophy silver medalist, the 1981 Skate America silver medalist, and a two-time U.S. national medalist. Wagenhoffer also competed in pairs with Vicki Heasley, winning silver at the 1979 NHK Trophy, bronze at the 1979 Skate America, and silver at the 1979 Nationals. He retired from amateur competition in 1982, joining the Ice Capades.[1]

Robert Wagenhoffer
Personal information
Country representedUnited States
Born(1960-07-05)5 July 1960
Died13 December 1999(1999-12-13) (aged 39)
Torrance, California
Former partnerVicki Heasley
Retired1982

Wagenhoffer died in December 1999 from complications of AIDS.[1]

Results

Single skating
International
Event 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82
World Championships10th6th
Skate America2nd
NHK Trophy2nd
Nebelhorn Trophy1st
Prague Skate3rd
St. Gervais1st
National
U.S. Championships3rd2nd

Pair skating with Heasley
International
Event 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80
World Championships6th
Skate America3rd
NHK Trophy2nd
Prague Skate1st
National
U.S. Championships4th2nd4th

References
  1. "Obituaries: Robert Wagenhoffer; Skating Champ, Choreographer". Los Angeles Times. December 17, 1999.


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